Question

Choose the correct option.

Assertion (A): Ration shops are called fair price shops.

Reason (R): Ration shops sell essential household items like foodgrains, kerosene, cooking oil, and other essential items.

• A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
• B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
• C. A is true, but R is false.
• D. A is false, but R is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Ration shops are set in all villages, towns, and cities in India. They are called fair price shops because they sell items at prices less than the market prices in order to ensure affordability by all. In other words, ration shops sell items at subsidised prices.